…this bill as quickly as possible.” Initial bipartisan cosponsors of Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act (or, FARM Act) are U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.),…
Canada: 73 Percent of U.S. Milk Price is Subsidized
…are heavily subsidized through their dairy supply management program. The U.S. says that supply management program, and the Class and pricing systems in place, creates an unfair playing field. The…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…school, where she fell in love with agriculture education. Aalexias has been heavily involved with the FFA organization, and was selected this year to act as a delegate for California…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…crop, state, and county. More information about deadlines are available in the RMA Actuarial Browser. To discuss dates and options, producers should contact their local agent. Learn more at www.rma.usda.gov….
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
Roberts Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts says the Bipartisan Budget Act passed in both chambers of Congress benefits Americans in many ways. It avoids a government shutdown, raises military…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has fined a Bay Area hydroponic gardening store $20,000 for violating state pesticide laws that are designed to protect public health. The action…
Turkey Growers Seeking to Close Gap with Consumers
…for online sharing. Zimmerman says: “It’s satisfying to know consumers can appreciate how turkey farming is both practical and sustainable, and the answers to their questions are all common-sense.” The…
Perdue Applauds Trump’s USDA Rural Utility Services Administrator Selection
…Public Power District. In the same statement, Perdue urged the Senate to act quickly in confirming other pending nominations to USDA, including the nomination of Iowa’s Bill Northey to a…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
…practices (CGMPs), by aligning the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) CGMPs with those of the medicated feed CGMPs, which have been in place for 40 years. More clearly defining when…
Canada Toughens NAFTA Stance
…policy is a non-starter. U.S. dairy farmers want Canada to change its dairy supply-management system that they say is propping up the Canada dairy industry at the expense of U.S….
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
…and also raise awareness on the health benefits of prunes. Mitchell noted that they have found that prune consumption helps with weight management and increased bone health. “We’ve been doing…
UC ANR Drought Management Tips: Alfalfa
…planning, even in years when water is more abundant. The videos are inspired by a collection of 19 drought management tips produced by CIWR in collaboration with UC Agriculture and…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
…may include, but is not limited to, careers in: Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Diesel, Heavy Equipment, Vet Tech, Welding, and much more. Young Farmers & Ranchers Agricultural…
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
…Training, Seminars, or Clinics Fleet Management Information On-Board Diagnostics via diagnostics port or wireless interface Electronic Field Diagnostic Service Tools, and training on how to use them Other publications with…